Supplier Quality & Parts Development -Apac (Global Sourcing) Us & North American Market
Current• Supplier Assessments: Conducted New Supplier Assessment audits during the business award process, evaluating suppliers on quality, design, and production capabilities.• Quality Oversight: Oversaw quality for automotive parts, including Wiring harnesses, Chassis and suspension parts- Control Arms, Steering’s Ball Joints , Stabiliser links, Drag Links , Inner Ball Joints , Outer ball Joints , Sheet metal and welded parts , Engine Fuel Lines, Transmission Oil Line, Transfer Case Motors, Air Intake Hoses, O-Rings.• Collaboration with R&D: Partnered with the R&D team to conduct design feasibility studies and address supplier issues during the development process.• Tool and Fixture Validation: Evaluated and validated tool and fixture designs, securing approvals to ensure production readiness.• Methodical approach to Product Quality: Expert in conducting First Article Inspections (FAI) & Source Inspections to ensure compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.• Audit Performance: Executed PPAP audits, product quality audits, control plan audits, and process audits to ensure supplier compliance with requirements.• Issue Resolution: Analyzed complaints, implemented corrective action plans, and utilized Why-Why analysis for effective resolution